John III Sobieski
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John III Sobieski was born on August 17, 1629[1], in Olesko[2]. He died on June 17, 1696[3], in Wilanów Palace[4]. He worked as a military leader[5], politician[6], and monarch[7]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,728 views/month, #6,331 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Leonard's Crypt[9], Church of the transfiguration of Jesus Christ in Warsaw[10]
- Father: Jakub Sobieski[11]
- Mother: Teofila Zofia Sobieska[12]
- Spouse: Marie Casimire Louise de La Grange d'Arquien[13]
- Child: James Louis Sobieski[14], Maria Teresa Sobieska[15], Theresa Kunegunda Sobieska[16], Aleksander Benedykt Sobieski[17], Konstanty Władysław Filip Sobieski[18], Teresa Teofila Sobieska[19], Adelajda Ludwika Sobieska[20], Jan Sobieski[21]
- Country of citizenship: Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[22]
- Native language: Polish[23]
- Position held: Great Marshal of the Crown[24], King of Poland[25], Deputy to the Sejm of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[26], Great Hetman of the Crown[27], Chorąży wielki koronny[28], field crown hetman[29], Q64769510[30], Q65088499[31], Q66200803[32], Q66200890[33], Q66200937[34], Q66201200[35], starosta of Gniew[36], Q66201065[37]
- Educated at: Jagiellonian University[38], Bartłomiej Nowodworski High School[39]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[40], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[41], Fidei defensor[42]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[43]
- Sex or gender: male[44]
- Family: House of Sobieski (Janina)[45]
- Noble title: Grand Duke of Lithuania[46]
- Commons category: John III of Poland[47]
- Military, police or special rank: marshal[48]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[49]
- Participated in conflict: Polish–Ottoman War of 1683–99[50]
- Family name: Sobieski[51]
- Given name: Jan[52]
- Significant event: coronation[53]
- Topic's main category: Category:John III of Poland[54]
- Commons gallery: Jan III Sobieski[55]
- Work location: Olomouc[56]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for John III Sobieski include Scutum[57], a constellation[58].
Why It Matters
John III Sobieski has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Entities named for him include Scutum[57], a constellation[58].
FAQs
Where was John III Sobieski born?
John III Sobieski's place of birth was Olesko[2].
Where did John III Sobieski die?
John III Sobieski passed away in Wilanów Palace[4].
Who were John III Sobieski's parents?
John III Sobieski's father was Jakub Sobieski[11]. John III Sobieski's mother was Teofila Zofia Sobieska[12].
Who was John III Sobieski married to?
John III Sobieski's spouses include Marie Casimire Louise de La Grange d'Arquien[13].
What did John III Sobieski do for work?
John III Sobieski worked as a military leader[5], politician[6], and monarch[7].
Where did John III Sobieski go to school?
John III Sobieski was educated at Jagiellonian University[38] and Bartłomiej Nowodworski High School[39].
What awards did John III Sobieski receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[40], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[41], and Fidei defensor[42].